title: Developing, implementing, and evaluating a stroke recovery group.
abstract: This article describes identifying the need for a support/educational group, as well as implementing and evaluating the group. The group was formed to give stroke patients a method of obtaining support. The role of the clinical nurse specialist as a consultant, liaison, and educator is illustrated.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Pasquarello
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012657:Self-Help Groups / Q000458:organization & administration*